Europe Startup Nations Alliance

𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆? ✍ In a must-read article, ESNA’s Executive Director, Arthur Jordão. explores this pressing question, central to the discussions at the #ESNAForum 2024 that was held on the eve of the formation of the new European Commission 2024-2029. Key takeaways include: ➡️ The European Innovation Act aims to accelerate research, retain talent, and address brain drain. ➡️ Europe must adopt a "Made in Europe" narrative, positioning startups as leaders in ethical, cutting-edge innovation. ➡️ The ESNA Compendium offers a strategic roadmap to overcome ecosystem challenges and drive growth in talent, investment, and policy alignment. Arthur emphasizes that while Europe has the potential to lead, turning ambition into reality requires swift action and cross-sector collaboration. #ESNAForum #EU #Startups #MadeInEurope

🇪🇺 November was a remarkable month for ESNA, with the ESNA Forum bringing together policymakers from across Europe to discuss the future of the European startup ecosystem. Over two days in Brussels, more than 200 participants from across the continent gathered to exchange ideas on best practices, explore emerging trends, and chart the course for the future of startups in Europe. We extend our sincere thanks to our partners, governments, members, and ecosystem players who joined us for this flagship event. Year after year, the Forum continues to be a leading platform for advocating public policy adoption that drives structural and market changes, fostering a more favorable environment for startups across Europe. Together, we are working towards creating the optimal environment for these businesses, fostering a united, competitive, and innovative Europe that can continue to lead on the global stage. Learn more about the 2024 edition of the ESNA Forum: https://lnkd.in/dxE83Hem #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #Innovation

"𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑” Italy’s entry into ESNA, announced at the #ESNAForum, brings the alliance’s membership to a total of 22 entities, with InnovUp representing the country in ESNA. This addition not only injects fresh innovation into the ecosystem but also solidifies Italy’s rising status as a dynamic innovation hub. The appointment of InnovUp underscores Italy’s commitment to fostering a unified startup ecosystem across Europe, aligning with the recent revision of the 2012 Startup Act. Alberto Castronovo, from the Cabinet of Minister Adolfo Urso, highlights the importance of Italy’s long-awaited membership in the alliance, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Italy’s influence within the European startup community. Giorgio Ciron Carola Cantaluppi #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #Italy #EU #Startups

🇷🇴 Romania’s accession to the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA) was a major highlight at the ESNA Forum. ROStartup has been appointed as Romania's official representative, with Adina Simionescu, Executive Director of ROStartup, highlighting the strength of the collaborative network ESNA has built over the past 4 years that has delivered on the ideal platform for policy collaboration among member countries. Romania’s addition is a significant step forward, bringing the total number of official members to 22. With its involvement, Romania is poised to play an essential role in shaping a unified startup ecosystem across Europe. #ESNAForum #Romania #ShapingTheFuture #StartupEcosystem

 🇺🇦 The ESNA Forum 2024 marked a historic milestone with Ukraine's official accession as the newest signatory of the Startup Nations Standard of Excellence Ministerial Declaration (2021). This achievement, alongside the appointment of the Ukrainian Startup Fund as a member of the Alliance, highlights Ukraine's strong commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening its entrepreneurial ecosystem. During the Forum, Serhiy Tereshko, Deputy Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, emphasized the significance of joining the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA). He underscored the importance of deepening economic ties with the European Union and expanding cooperation to drive Ukraine's economic growth. Tereshko highlighted that Ukraine's membership in #ESNA would serve as a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and new opportunities for Ukrainian startups. #Ukraine #EU #StartupEcosystem

"𝑬𝑺𝑵𝑨 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒖𝒑 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚" When unveiling ESNA’s Compendium, Arthur Jordão, Executive Director of ESNA, shared how this document outlines a forward-looking strategy that bridges the current EU mission with actionable steps for the future. As a key contribution to the upcoming EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the Compendium emphasizes the shared goal of creating a more integrated, innovation-driven market for European entrepreneurs. It maps out current challenges, connects diverse stakeholder insights, and aligns with the strategic missions of the EU College, offering a comprehensive guide to fostering innovation and growth. The Compendium focuses on five essential building blocks for Europe's success: talent, investment, intellectual property, regulatory alignment, and entrepreneurial culture. By addressing ecosystem fragmentation and encouraging cross-border collaboration, it presents a holistic roadmap that positions Europe to lead in global innovation. Learn more about the Compendium: https://lnkd.in/dPfx4mCS #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #Compendium #EUStrategy

🇱🇺 Today in #Luxembourg at the StepUp Startups event, Caro Rossi, Head of Network & Strategic Initiatives, participated to the discussion on how to boost Europe’s competitive edge and scale Venture Capital. The event, titled “𝑼𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍: 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔”, presented key insights from StepUp Startups' upcoming policy report and brought together leading voices from the European ecosystem to discuss barriers limiting the growth of the Venture Capital industry in Europe. Caro Rossi highlighted the ESNA #SNS Report, focusing on Standard #6, Access to Finance, and explored the role of regulation and the single market in supporting the startup ecosystem. The recently released ESNA Compendium was also emphasized as a key resource, offering practical recommendations to address the EU startup ecosystem’s most pressing challenges. Thank you to SERN - Startup Europe Regions Network for organizing these important discussions on #funding the ecosystem, and to all the experts who contributed to the event. Barrabés.biz EU-Startups DEEP Ecosystems European Investment Bank (EIB) European Investment Fund (EIF) Panagiotis Alex Sevdalis Chiara Frencia Jonas Mercier Dr. Apostolos Thomadakis Philippe Hoett #SNSReport #VentureCapital #SingleMarket #EUCompetitiveness

“𝑨 𝒗𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚, 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆” The words of Roberto Viola, Director General of DG CONNECT at the European Commission, delivered at the ESNA Forum 2024, emphasize the core mission behind ESNA's creation and our dedication to collaborating with policymakers and ecosystem builders to enable the startup ecosystem to truly thrive, ultimately advancing Europe’s economic and technological sovereignty on the global stage. The success of European startups hinges on our ability to create a regulatory environment that fosters business growth—one that supports innovation without stifling it. Ensuring this balance is crucial to boosting the competitiveness of the European economy and empowering the startup ecosystem to deliver on its potential. #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #StartupEcosystem #EUCompetitiveness

"𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓." The #ESNAForum welcomed a distinguished group of attendees. Over the coming week, we will share key insights from the event, exploring what motivated government representatives from across #Europe to gather and how they view ESNA as a catalyst for change in the ecosystem. ESNA's ability to unite all European Startup Nations fosters collective action towards a shared vision. Mathieu MICHEL, Secretary of State for Digitalization of #Belgium, underscores the significance of the ESNA Forum in aligning policy priorities to support the European startup ecosystem. As he insightfully remarked, "What we do together, we do better." #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #StartupEcosystem #EUCompetitiveness

The ESNA Forum delivered great novelties for the Ecosystem, and we unveiled the ESNA #Compendium – ESNA’s contribution to the upcoming EU Scaleup and Startup Strategy. This key document, developed by Arthur Jordão and Caro Rossi, was discussed in a panel featuring key voices of the ecosystem: Clark Parsons, Anne Lidgard and Ricardo Greenfield, giving room to a lively debate on how to shape Europe’s startup policy agenda, which is expected to gain a new focus as a new College of Commissioners is established. Key insights from the Compendium: ➡️ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐔 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: It maps out current challenges and connects diverse stakeholder insights with the EU College’s strategic missions, offering a comprehensive guide for fostering innovation and growth. ➡️ 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: For the first time, the Compendium brings together perspectives from entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders. These voices highlight the urgent need to address talent shortages and scale up high-potential sectors like AI, biotech, and green technologies.   ➡️𝐀 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: The Compendium presents a forward-looking strategy, connecting EU missions with actionable steps. It focuses on five key building blocks essential to Europe's growth: talent, investment, intellectual property, regulatory alignment, and entrepreneurial culture. This holistic roadmap sets Europe apart by addressing ecosystem fragmentation and fostering cross-border collaboration.   Download the Compendium: https://lnkd.in/dPfx4mCS #ESNAForum #ShapingTheFuture #InnovationPolicy #EUStrategy